Vet Technician
We have Vet Technician opportunities available at our Winton and Gore clinics from early April. When applying, please include whether Winton or Gore would be your preferred clinic. This is a fixed-term role from early April to mid June 2026.
We are searching for hard-working, enthusiastic, and animal-loving individuals to come join our Vet Technician team. You will preferably have prior experience as a Vet Technician, working towards your Rural Animal Technician qualification, or already be working in the dairy industry.A full driver's licence is essential for these roles.
Being a Vet Technician, you would roll up your sleeves and assist with teat-seal and dry cow. This is a critical support role for our vets with a focus on exceptional animal care, client service and support.
If you are a person who:- Is hard-working, a problem solver and people-oriented
- Enjoys a laugh and is a team player
- Has a good level of fitness, as the workload is physical and some days may be long
- Can deal with difficult situations with empathy and resilience
- Has great attention to detail, effective organisational skills, and time management
- Can pick up new tasks and skills quickly
- Is passionate and has experience in the rural sector
VetSouth is a locally owned and operated clinic, and our team’s purpose is all about being Here for Good; with staff who love what they do and opportunities to grow, doing our bit towards our client’s goals of successful and sustainable farms, happy healthy animals and contributing to thriving local communities.
We are an industry-leading animal health provider, with clinics across Southland and South Otago. We’re part of a network of 50 clinics across New Zealand and Australia, working toward healthy animals, successful farms, and strong rural communities.
A glance at what we offer:- Valuable hands-on experience in rural and veterinary work
- Wellbeing initiatives and staff discounts
- Supportive, positive team environment
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. The busy season is fast approaching, so don’t delay — apply now.
For more information, visit www.vetsouth.co.nz